“This has become the preferred face washing regime for almost all skin experts and with good reason. Thoroughly (and gently) cleansing stimulates lymphatic drainage and blood flow, and helps skin to better absorb the products you use afterwards. I love to use a balm, which I remove with a warm cloth, followed by a mild gel (try Shiseido Waso Quick Gentle Cleanser or Cerave Foaming Facial Cleanser), or a mild exfoliating cleanser (like Tata Harper’s ever popular Regenerating Cleanser). If your skin is feeling sensitive, try a milk rather than a balm, as the latter can sometimes take in too much oil from the skin, leaving it dry.”

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2. Care for your skin from the inside out

“In this era of hero products and instant gratification, it can make your heart sink to hear it, but great skin really does start on the inside. It takes a bit more effort, but I’ve always noticed an improvement in the quality of my complexion when I eat well and take the right supplements.”

Imedeen skincare tablets support the skin from the inside. They are rich in proteins and polysaccharides (molecules that help with water retention). They also contain zinc, which helps protect cells from oxidative stress, and vitamin C, which contributes to the skin's normal collagen formation for the normal function of skin.

3. Understand your moisture window

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“Apply your skincare products while skin’s still damp. They absorb much better. To see this played out, drip oil onto a wet sponge and a dry sponge and see which one absorbs the oil better. If my skin has dried by the time I get around to applying my creams, which often happens as I tend to clean my teeth and pop in my contact lenses immediately after cleansing, I’ll use a face mist to dampen it again. My favourites are Institut Esthederm Eau Cellulaire and Clinique Moisture Surge Face Spray.”

4. Become a masseur

“Skin, like everything, thrives with a little extra attention. As often as you can, spend a couple of minutes massaging in some facial oil. I use that ‘pinch and roll’ movement facialists love on my cheeks, and then use my second and third fingers to firmly contour my jawline.”

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5. Boost hydration

“I have dry skin and am always looking for ways to make it plumper. Sheet masks are great for this as the prolonged exposure to serum is really hydrating, but it’s also about little boosts of moisture as and when. A spritz of face mist followed by an application of eye cream and lip balm always goes down a treat (and can even be done over makeup).”

Taken as part of your daily beauty regime, Imedeen skincare tablets can also help to improve moisture balance and skin appearance - thanks to their unique Marine Complex, a marine extract rich in proteins and polysaccharides similar to those naturally found in the skin's supportive tissue, which are essential for skin hydration.

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6. Embrace oils

“If you haven’t started using a facial oil yet, now’s the time, as there’s never been a greater variety or better quality to choose from. And before you say you don’t like oils, remember that many serums and elixirs are in fact oils. The industry uses those terms, as people still associate oils with greasiness or not being great for blemish-prone skin. But there’s one for every type of skin. Beginners and the blemish-prone will love MV Organics Pure Jojoba. My current favourites include Elequra Complete Replenishing Oil and Vanderohe No. 1 Nourishing Face Serum.”

7. Stress less

“Keeping calm and happy as much as possible is definitely part of the recipe for great skin. Which is why a late night and a few too many aren’t always bad news for skin. Having fun and knowing when to take some time out are key.”

Imedeen’s range of skincare tablets help to improve the skin's appearance and reduce the visible signs of ageing in as little as 90 days. Head to the website for more information and book your free ultrasound skin scan at participating Boots stores

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